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As we discussed here, the EEOC recently updated its COVID-19 guidance (Section K, specifically) to include information on how employers can approach COVID-19 vaccine issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). In our previous blog article, we addressed the implications of a... READ MORE

In a recent policy statement, Principal Deputy Inspector General Grimm of the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General (“OIG”), highlighted OIG’s support for increased telehealth flexibilities over the last year and expressed the potential for expanding coverage based on the experience of providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.... READ MORE

December 2020 was one of the deadliest months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 77,000 people died from the disease, and over 6.4 million tested positive with daily COVID-19 counts averaging over 205,000 cases. Yet despite these increased numbers and the corresponding effect on the domestic and global economy (another 140,000 workers lost their jobs... READ MORE

Lawmakers in Washington have reached an agreement on a legislative package that will provide $900 billion in COVID-19 relief and approximately $1.4 trillion in government funding in 2021. Highlights of the health care-related provisions include $3 billion more for the Provider Relief Fund, suspension of the Medicare sequester for the first three months of... READ MORE

The financial difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic have created disputes between businesses and their insurers around the nation. While it may be tempting to file lawsuits as a creative way to recoup lost revenues, businesses should carefully review their insurance policies before filing suit in order to minimize the risk of losing their limited... READ MORE

Since the onset of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (“SARS-CoV-2”) pandemic in early 2020, the federal government has been working diligently through Operation Warp Speed to expedite vaccine development for the prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). Given the possibility that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may become available before the new... READ MORE

As we previously discussed here (“EEOC Provides COVID-19 Guidance Via Webinar (Part I of II)”), here (“EEOC Provides COVID-19 Guidance Via Webinar (Part II)”) and here (“EEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Assistance”), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has previously addressed several employment practice concerns throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this fall, the EEOC released... READ MORE

Many clients have inquired about what they can do to ensure adequate safety precautions are being observed in their medical office buildings. A recent study found that 61% of Americans are not confident or only slightly confident that public spaces have the guidance needed to open safely. Another study found that 44% of respondents... READ MORE

On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued an order to temporarily halt residential evictions of certain individuals for the nonpayment of rent through December 31, 2020 (“Order”). Based on the express language of the Order, the CDC aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by allowing some renters... READ MORE

Michigan recently joined a chorus of states adopting protections for businesses and governmental agencies related to COVID-19 exposures and adding protections and requirements for employees. On October 22, 2020, Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, signed three new pieces of legislation. Health care organizations will particularly take note because many of their employees have no work-from-home... READ MORE